Student Profile: Kellie Mislovic, Respiratory Care
Kellie Mislovic had a dream of being a healthcare professional and helping people. Having a family and other responsibilities caused her to leave that dream unfulfilled for a decade. The economic downturn that adversely impacted…
Athletic Profile: Soccer Team, Coach Bill Read
Polk State College’s Women’s Soccer Team had another great year. They had an undefeated regular season and finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the country in two polls. Following their second appearance at…
Polk State Partners with Aerospace Academy to Help Students Aim High
Science-minded students in Polk County have a new opportunity to reach for the stars: the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA). Polk State College serves as a partner with CFAA, along with a host of community…
POLKcast featuring Grady Judd transcript
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Student Profile: Ashley Paige, CVT Program
Some educators can trace their interest in their profession to a special teacher in elementary school. Ask firefighters how they chose their careers, and you might hear how they always wanted to help people. Ask…
College Awarded $718,000 DOE Grant to Expand Corporate College Programs
Polk Community College has been awarded a $718,000 grant through the federal Department of Education to establish degree and certification programs related to supply chain management, advanced manufacturing, and green construction and retrofitting. Funding will…
PCC Is Becoming Polk State College
Polk Community College is changing its name to Polk State College. PCC’s District Board of Trustees approved the new name, which reflects the addition of baccalaureate offerings at the College. The new name will take…
Board OKs Buying Land for a Northeast Center
A long-term goal moved closer to actuality when the Polk Community College District Board of Trustees (DBOT) on March 23 authorized PCC President Eileen Holden to execute a contract with Civix to purchase property on…
Corporate College’s Supply Chain Management Institute Lands $1.2 Million U.S. Department of Transportation Grant
In recognition of its national leadership role in providing training for high paying jobs in Florida’s supply chain management and logistics industries, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $1.2 million grant…
Program Profile: Educator Preparation Institute
The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI), an alternative teacher-certification program at Polk State College, is designed for professionals with a four-year non-education degree who have a desire to teach in the K-12 school system. Polk State…
